MPSE-003 · June 2018 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 June 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, June 2018 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
छः MASTER OF ARTS
st (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
a Term-End Examination
~ June, 2018
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(FROM PLATO TO MARX)
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. Each question is to be
answered in about 400 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
SECTION - I
Q1.How is Political thought distinguished from Political Theory and Political Philosophy ? Explain.
Q2... Write an essay on Plato's methodology.
Q3.Discuss St. Thomas Aquina’s understanding of the relationship between the Church and the State.
Q4.Describe the basis on which Mechiavelli classified forms of government.
Q5.Analyse Kant’s conception of the universal law of right. SECTION - II
Q6.Critically examine the Hobbesion concept of Sovereignty.
Q7.Comment on the following statement of J.S. Mill : “It is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied.” :
Q8.Discuss the importance of the theory of alienation in Mary's Political theory.
Q9.Examine Burke’s views on Religion and Toleration.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Kant on Perpetual Peace
(b) J. S. Mill on Representative Government